Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Fords fiesta, focus, and fusion lines have been plagued with transmission. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. Once the car is warmed up it will not smoothly shift. Printable view 2533 kb the automatic transmission used in the vehicle is a new development. Land a steal on this 2003 ford focus zx3 before someone else takes it home. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Transmission woes addressed by ford, but too late for. Transmission problem 2005 ford focus 4 cyl front wheel drive manual my daughter was driving my car when the clutch peddle want go all the way down. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the little time weve had it, its been in the shop 78 times for the same thing. Settlement approved for faulty ford focus and fiesta transmissions. I have a 2003 ford focus svt with a 6 speed manual transmission.
What are the common ford focus transmission problems. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. We have the ford focus transmission for sale that you need at a price you will have to look twice at because it is so low. Mar 08, 2016 10 things you didnt know about the ford focus.
Ford focus owners have reported 96 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Jun 23, 2010 i have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. It all has to do with their power shift transmission.
This occurs while driving between 1060 mph, and demonstrates major jerking when it finally does shift, with revvingincreased rpms. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. However, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you.
Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission is analogous to two. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. My 2005 ford focus has a problem on transmission, its hard to put on reverse and grinds. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. A 5speed manual transmission is standard and a 6speed automatic is optional, with selectshift manual mode an option for the automatic.
If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Mar, 2011 rebuilt automatic find answers to your 2005 ford focus question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir.
Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient, which is highly attractive with fuel. Ford focus problems 2005 ford focus power train problems. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Genuine ford part very good condition 117k miles 1year warranty located at tampa or ocala, florida 34429. Told sales man that airbag engine light remains on. Now i have put 300 miles on it and when i put my foot on the gas at a stop light, it sudders, and makes noises in the transmission shifts. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Ford focus transmission for sale got transmissions got. After our 2012 focus was in service department for third time for same transmission problems they told us everything was correct and they gave us that memo of characteristics of the transmission that other people have been getting,so i have sent a formal complaint letter to ford motor company this week and i will post the reply if i receive one. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month.
Code description fourspeed automatic fivespeed manual mtx75 2005 focus foc owners guide post2002fmt usa fus page 215. The brands powershift transmission was cited by consumer reports on tuesday as a reason for the automakers decline in the magazines annual. The accc claims this has caused safety concerns for owners, and. Epa fuel economy estimates for the 20 ford focus are 2636 mpg cityhighway with 5speed manual, 2838 mpg with 6speed automatic. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. From the beginning, it would skip when i would accelerate in the lower gears, and more recently it has had issues falling out of gear into neutral and revving while im. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. The ford focus includes two different transmissions depending on the year. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. From the volkswagen experience to the latest spout of issues with fords powershift transmissions, the. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Transmission problem 2005 ford focus 4 cyl front wheel drive manual my daughter was driving my car when the clutch peddle want go all the way down sponsored links.
In an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service bulletins over the last two months. Oct 26, 2011 in an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service bulletins over the last two months. Rebuilt automatic find answers to your 2005 ford focus question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Ford powershift transmission issues explained caradvice. Mostly confined to the early 2012 s produced in 2011. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline.
May 03, 2011 our 2010 automatic ford focus demonstrated problems with shifting gears at about 7,000 miles. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Automatic transmission problems of ford focus part 1. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Feb 03, 2014 after the 4th transmission flash i am still having problems. The affected vehicles are 2011 to 2016 fiestas and 2012 to 2016 focus models. The powershift transmission is a sixspeed dualclutch automatic, and. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe.
Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. The durashift is the version from 2007 and above and the 4f27e is the version used from 2000 to 2007. Our 2005 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Dualclutch transmissions have not had the best reputation in. Find prices, release date, pictures, expert ratings, safety features, specs and price quotes. How much would it cost for transmission replacement. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Some owners have gotten new dps6 transmissions under warranty that have not. This webpage contains 2005 ford focus owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. Owners of ford fusions have also reported issues that can be. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission.
Our 2005 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. The dealership replaces it, we get the car back, it breaks again, we take it back, they. Accessories in addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds fords rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ive been having transmission related problems with my 2012 ford focus, which i bought used it was a lease vehicle before i bought it almost two years ago from carmax. A newport woman told local 12 news she and two family members all bought the. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. A 5speed manual transmission is standard, while a 6speed dualclutch automated manual transmission is available. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Ford focus, fiesta owners with faulty transmission get new compensation deal. Ford focus transmission problems, overview and recall the 2000 th came and the ford company has decided to refresh the market by replacing the ford escort with an entirely new offering from europe. Ford focus questions 2005 ford focus manual transmission.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. This clip was when i was accelerating to pass a car. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. On 6112018, called customer service ford coporate spoke with a lady. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission locked up. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits. After the 4th transmission flash i am still having problems.
Roomy yet easy to maneuver, its dependable manual transmission and its dependable gas i4 2. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. Our 2010 automatic ford focus demonstrated problems with shifting gears at about 7,000 miles. Ford details powershift transmission for 2012 focus autoblog. This has cost us 3 dollars per share in stock price. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. I dont know if my transmission is broken or my clutch slipped. Manual transmission problem of the 2005 ford focus 6 failure date. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Aug 28, 20 automatic transmission should be smoother. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With powershift transmissions being used widely in selected focus. My dealership keeps telling me its a transmission flash failure every single time. Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 ford focus transmissions online. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. It is a fully automatic, electronically controlled fourspeed transmission designed for frontwheel drive vehicles.
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